Spontaneous resolution of an endocapsular hematoma

Am J Ophthalmol. 1997 Jun;123(6):844-6. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)71140-7.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of endocapsular hematoma that cleared spontaneously without intervention.

Methods: We examined and followed up a 68-year-old man who developed an endocapsular hematoma 2 1/2 years after a standard extracapsular cataract extraction with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation.

Results: After several months without intervention, the endocapsular hematoma completely resolved.

Conclusions: Observation may be a rational treatment option in some patients with endocapsular hematoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cataract Extraction
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Hematoma / pathology
  • Hematoma / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / pathology
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / physiopathology*
  • Lens Diseases / etiology
  • Lens Diseases / pathology
  • Lens Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular
  • Male
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Visual Acuity